Mullet, Mustache & Beard Contest

A unique way that Frontier Days celebrates our roots is by hosting our historic Beard Contest. Starting in 1938, a beard growing contest has been often held at Frontier Days to boost community spirits. Swift Current became known as the “Bearded City” and contestants come from all over the great Southwest to attend and compete. The annual Beard Contest put Swift Current on the map when it was discussed in Parliament in Ottawa as an example of a city working to boost moral. In its hay day, the competition required contestants carry a “Beard Permit”, with the winners being awarded huge prizes.    

2023 Results

Photos coming soon!

Beards

Longest: Devon Oman
Best Groomed: Colby Smith

Mustaches

Longest: Colby Smith
Best Groomed: Matt Peters

Mullets

Mens: Tyson Anderson & Logan Schwartz (tie)
Kids: 1st Arlo Stewart, 2nd Riley Casselman, 3rd Gage Farr

2023 special guest judges:

Prize Sponsors: 

The Swift Current Agricultural and Exhibition Association is a non-profit organization with a mandate to provide service to, and enhance the life of residents in the areas of agriculture, entertainment, sport and culture to the community and the region. Through the delivery of these programs we contribute greatly to the community of Swift Current. On an annual basis we purchase over one million dollars’ worth of goods and services, utilize more than 20,000 volunteer hours and attract over 200,000 people annually.

Direct criticism or interference, of verbal or physical form, with judges, fair or show management, other exhibitors, employees, volunteers, or show officials, before, during, or after Frontier Days is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair or show management, exhibitors, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, co-operation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. If this should occur, persons will be removed by security from Kinetic Exhibition Park.